'Hey! Hope, don' t mope!'

Good Evening, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

We are thankful it is the weekend. It has been quite a bittidz of a week. We are sorely missing our Blue. Thursday was NOT a good day and to help us through the 'emptiness' engulfing the house, we went out to a movie matinee. Of course, there were not too many people in the theatre (a bunch of 'old folks!' LOL! They are probably our age! LOL!). My son gave us a movie pass, which included 2 regular drinks and a regular popcorn. which we shared appreciatively. We really were touched by my son's kind gesture and we saw 'The Grey.' Believe it or not, I really enjoyed the movie; albeit it is not a movie to create laughter in any abundance. Actually, I learned quite a tidbitz bit; and I thought Liam Neeson was excellent in the part. Plus the film was filmed in our glorious Province!!!

Yesterday was a better day and inasmuch as we had some matters to attend to, that took our minds and hearts off our Blue (temporarily). As William Shatner (he looks great!) says on his interesting show, "Weird or what?" that is pretty much what Alan and I have been experiencing this past bittid while. ie, We can still sense the 'smell?' of Blue and hear various 'familiar' sounds around and / or behind us? I look around and see no Blue; yet it all seems so very real. As mentioned in my earlier post, I hope Heaven has a spot for dogs and if that is the tidbit case, may our Blue be up there, herding galore and wagging his tail with joy!

Should add too, that we have been checking into 'Blue Heelers' eventhough it is 'too soon for us' to have another doggie in our lives. When we are emotionally 'ready' we will genuinely love and enjoy another 'Blue Heeler family member.' Have rethought that perhaps our new future 'pup' does not have to look like Blue; nor does he have to be given the same name. Why saddle a dog with that tid? Also, because Alan and I are 'dog' people, it sure feels 'weird' without Blue.

The picture is of the lovely spring bouquet basket of fresh yellow flowers that our vet sent us. We were totally moved by their kindness. The photo is of the flowers 'resting' on our pullout sofa, that Blue loved to recline upon and stretch out on, with his head propped up against the pillow at the edge of the sofa.

Tidbit - 'Hey! Hope, don't mope!' (in any and all matters). That is easier said than done and it takes a tidbit of courage. However, do it anyway! The movie, 'The Grey' for whatever reason, gave me a bittid of 'starch.'

Bittid - Turn everything over to Him. Just leave it ALL to Him to work out the rest; inasmuch as you have tried your best.

Alan and I are re evaluating and reflecting; hence to re quench and retrench. Grateful too, for a quiet Saturday evening and Alan and I will toast together with a tid glass of red wine and say "Skal and Absent Friends" to our Blue. Feel free if you wish, to partake in a 'Skal.' Pehaps some of you have also lost a beloved family pet member; and maybe this will help ease some of your sadness a bit! "Skal! Absent Friends!" (I am starting now!).

Peace and God Bless.